A new anti-riot laser rifle capable of producing a 3-meter (~10-ft) wall of temporarily-blinding light is set to be tested by British police forces in the coming months. If successful, rioting will become a thing of the past. Just kidding, but anarchy will require specialized eyewear. Designed by a former Royal Marine Commando, it was originally developed for use against pirates in Somalia. “The system would give police an intimidating visual deterrent. If you can’t look at something you can’t attack it.” Being targeted by the beam has been compared to staring into the sun before being forced to turn away. Although the blinding effect is only temporary part of the trial will see scientists carry out further research on any potential side-effects. Yeaaaaaaaah, that sounds like the kind of temporary blindness that could lead to permanent blindness. Thanks but no thanks, riot laser. If I go blind it’s gonna be from masturbating like nature intended. Police test for riot laser that can temporarily blind [bbcnews] Thanks to Peter, who agrees the best way to prevent riots is to not have any professional sports teams.

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New Anti-Riot Laser Rifle Produces ‘10-Ft Wall Of Light’, Temporary Blindness

Unfortunately the couch feels a lot like the floor and I spilled six beers in a row trying to set them on the coffee table . Did I mention the television only gets The Blinding Channel? It’s my favorite. the london-based art and design practice united visual artist recently presented a series of light installation titled ’speed of light’. the project was commissioned by virgin media to commemorate the tenth anniversary of broadband in the UK. the project was installed in the victorian bargehouse on london’s south bank and made use of 148 lasers spread across six rooms. UVA used the beam of light that travels along optical fibers as the starting point for the piece. among the pieces created, UVA crafted a small sitting area that features a sofa, table and television screen made completely from laser beams. Lasers: I love them. In the future scientists will discover how to trap plasma between bands of lasers and pew pew couches will finally become reality. And on that day, oh boy, on that day . I’ll have been dead for at least 200 years. Hit the jump for a couple more shots of the exhibit.

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The Future: Furniture Made Out Of Lasers

LED eyelashes are exactly what they sound like: LEDs that attach to your eyelashes and light up to freak everybody out. I would wear them but my eyes are perfect the way they are. Read: eyepatched . YAAAAARR! Now, somebody put my cutlass in my hand and point me toward the liquor store: I’m feeling plunder-y. Hit the jump for one more shot of the ridiculousness.

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LED Eyelashes: No, That’s Not Weird At All